Writing Associate Producer MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur

Versant Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Variety of discounts and perks

Job summary

MS NOW is seeking a Writing Associate Producer for The Moment with Katy Tur, airing weekdays from 2PM to 4PM. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

You will research, report and write daily segments, determine video and sound, and participate in editorial planning and story development with the senior producer, while pitching ideas and crafting on-screen content for MS NOW across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of journalism experience.
• Strong writing and knowledge of American politics/history/global news.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write daily segments.
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
• Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
• Take part in editorial planning.
• Pitch story ideas.
• Research, write and edit MS NOW's lower-third banner chyrons and front page coverage.
• Produce other on-screen content for MS NOW's programming.
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and DTC products.

Skills

Strong writing skills and knowledge of

Strong research and reporting skills

Editorial planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for for The Moment with Katy Tur, airing weekdays from 2PM - 4PM.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write daily segments.
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
• Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
• Take part in editorial planning.
• Pitch story ideas.
• Research, write and edit MS NOW's lower-third banner chyrons, the "front page" of MS NOW's coverage.
• Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW's programming.
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW's DTC products

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper).
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history and global news.
• Strong research and reporting skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments.
• Ability to "book" guests, and work with graphics and video elements.
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds.
• Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred.
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing.
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Additional Information

VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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Compensation

$75,000-$75,000 per year